10/8/12

This is a picture of our middle daughter, Melissa (and her dog, Shilah). I love this picture because it accurately reveals the attitude of love that we saw in her home. Frankly, it was wonderful to stay with her and her family, as they went out of their way to make us welcome. It couldn't have been easy for them to put us up, as one of them has been out of work (which we found out about AFTER we arrived) for several months. Their hospitality reminded me once again of this verse from the book of Hebrews....

Hebrews, Chapter 13

2 Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.

We have three beautiful daughters and sometimes they do things that we do not necessarily agree with, but there has always been a bond of love between us. Other times they do things we are very proud of and our recent stay with Missy is an example!!! As long as I am discussing family, let me ask for your prayers, because my wife, Linda, is scheduled for major surgery this Thursday!!! Thanks a LOT; we both appreciate it!!!!

"THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS"
Chapter Thirteen
The epistle concludes with miscellaneous moral and religious
exhortations regarding their conduct as Christians (1-19), followed by a
benediction, a final exhortation, and a farewell that mentions Timothy
along with greetings from those who are from Italy (20-25).
POINTS TO PONDER
* How we should live as Christians
* How God makes us complete in every good work
REVIEW QUESTIONS1) What are the main points of this chapter?
- Moral and religious exhortations - He 13:1-19
- Benediction, final exhortation, and farewell - He 13:20-252) List the moral exhortations given in this chapter. (1-5)
- Let brotherly love continue - The honor of marriage
- Entertain strangers - Do not covet
- Remember the prisoners - Be content
3) Since God promises never to leave or forsake us, what can we say? (6)
- "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"
4) List the religious exhortations given in this chapter. (7-19)
- Remember those who rule over you
- Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines
- Be willing to bear reproach with Jesus
- Continually offer the sacrifice of praise, giving thanks
- Do good and share
- Obey those who rule over you, be submissive
- Pray for others
5) What should we be looking for? (14)
- The city that is to come (cf. He 11:10,16)
6) What does the author pray for in behalf of his readers? (20-21)
- For God to make them complete in every good work to do His will
- For God to work in them what is well pleasing in His sight, through
Jesus Christ
7) What is the final appeal made to his brethren? (22)
- Bear with this word of exhortation which he has written in few
words
8) With whom does he hope to soon see them? (23)
- Timothy